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Greetings from the Generation Zero team!

Generation Zero is set in an alternative 1980s Sweden in the region of Östertörn and it’s about exploring atmospheric and mysterious environments while also engaging in first-person guerrilla action again hostile machine invaders. All the while you are trying to understand where they originated from, what their purpose is, and where the local population has disappeared off to, while simultaneously scavenging for weapons and equipment to fight them back.

New Content Update

Generation Zero updates on a regular basis, adding content while listening to player feedback alongside bug fixing. In past updates, we’ve released things like bikes and stashes (in-game storage), but in this one we are focusing on intensifying the combat experience through the introduction of Rival and Experimental Weapons.

Rivals

Whether you’ve beaten the game or are just starting out new, Rivals will add a whole new type of challenge for all of you out there. As you fight your way through Östertörn the Machines will start taking extra notice as you destroy more and more of them. Destroy enough and one may evolve to become even more dangerous than usual. These Regional Rivals will be designated by a name and a title that hints at the origin of their evolution. Rivals can additionally be created should they defeat you – these Personal Rivals will have evolved due to their prowess in combat against the humans. Like the Regional Rivals, Personal Rivals will also be designated by a name and title that corresponds to their exploits.

But the threat doesn’t end there. How you perform in the world has an impact on how the Rivals evolve even further. Should your Rivals defeat you again, or should you defeat loads of other machines, they will earn experience and level up. Each level makes them that much more deadly – at max level it’s best to think about bringing friends!

Experimental Weapons

What are new threats without new rewards for taking them out?! To match the challenge involved in taking out Rivals, we’ve created a new tier of weapon for each weapon class that have a chance to drop when you defeat them. As the Rivals get stronger, chances increase that you will get your hands on these powerful weapons. One thing you’ll immediately notice about them is that they look like a mashup of existing weapons and the technology used by the machines – so as you can imagine they are a bit different and more powerful than your standard versions.

Halloween Event

As it’s the season to dress up as your favorite spooky characters, Generation Zero will be running a timed event in-game where players can try to grab outfit pieces from 4 different Halloween-classic inspired characters – so be sure to hop in and destroy some machines for your chance to earn everything!

Thanks for reading and we hope you have a blast taking on a host of new challenges and grabbing those in-game treats!

Generation Zero is available now for Xbox One on the Microsoft Store. Click here for purchase details.

Hey Beta and Delta ring users! Today’s Xbox Insider Release Notes highlight the latest fixes, known issues, and features coming to your console. Starting at 2:00 p.m. PT today, users will receive the latest 1911 Xbox One system update (build: RS_XBOX_RELEASE_2004\19008.1204.191023-1906). Keep reading for more details.

System Update Details:

• OS version released: RS_XBOX_RELEASE_2004\19008.1204.191023-1906
• Available: 2:00 p.m. PT – October 28, 2019
• Mandatory: 3:00 a.m. PT – October 29, 2019

New Features:

Voice to Text

Dictation is back with support for more languages! With either a headset or Kinect, you can press the View button when the keyboard is on screen to start converting speech to text. Check out the full list of languages below, and head to Settings -> System -> Language & location if you want to change your keyboard & dictation language.

• Supported languages:
  • Chinese (Simplified)
  • Chinese (Traditional – Hong Kong)
  • Chinese (Traditional – Taiwan)
  • Danish
  • Dutch
  • English (Australia)
  • English (Canada)
  • English (India)
  • English (UK)
  • English (US)
  • Finnish
  • French (Canada)
  • French (France)
  • German
  • Japanese
  • Korean
  • Norwegian
  • Polish
  • Portuguese (Brazil)
  • Portuguese (Portugal)
  • Russian
  • Spanish (Mexico)
  • Spanish (Spain)
  • Swedish

My Games & Apps

When you uninstall a title from your collection, you will now receive a notification if the game is part of a Group or Content Block on the dashboard and offer to remove the pins or content block when you delete the title.

Fixes for Beta and Delta

We’ve heard your feedback, and we’re happy to announce the following fixes have been implemented for this 1911 build:

Store

• Fixed an issue where game trailers are not playing sound.
  • Note: This is due to a new Store setting where audio for Autoplay videos is off by default. You will need to enable this setting to fix the behavior.

Sign In

• We’ve fixed an issue where some users would see the sign in screen go blank and a loading icon indefinitely.

System

• Various updates to properly reflect local languages across the console.

Known Issues for Beta and Delta

We understand some issues have been listed in previous Xbox Insider Release Notes. These issues aren’t being ignored, but it will take Xbox engineers more time to find a solution. We appreciate your patience at this time!

Audio

• Users who have Dolby Atmos enabled and console display settings set to 120hz with 36 bits per pixel (12-bit) are experiencing loss of Dolby Atmos audio in some situations.
  • Workaround: Disable 120hz or set Video Fidelity to 30 bits per pixel (10-bit) or lower.

Dolby Access

• There are reports of users being unable to complete the setup for Dolby Atmos in the app and the app is not recognizing Dolby Atmos headphones.
  • Note: This is an issue with the Dolby Access app and the app developers are aware and investigating.

Home (Experiment)

• Some users may see a different Store icon on the dashboard than what normally appears.
• Users may see their content blocks reset randomly during the experiment.

My Games & Apps

• Uninstalling a title (game/app) fails for some users with the error message  “Something Went Wrong”. We are aware of this and investigating.

Profile Color

• Sometimes users may encounter the incorrect Profile color when powering on the console.

Are you not seeing your issue listed above? Make sure to use Report a problem to keep us informed of your issue. We may not be able to respond to everyone, but the data we’ll gather is crucial to finding a resolution.

Learn more about feedback and how each ring is differentiated in the following links:

For more information regarding the Xbox Insider Program follow us on Twitter and join the community subreddit for support and updates. Keep an eye on future Xbox Insider Release Notes for more information regarding your Xbox One Update Preview ring!

The release of Obsidian Entertainment’s The Outer Worlds is upon us, and we’re already having a great time exploring the game’s vibrant universe while meeting (and occasionally fighting) some of its fiercest inhabitants. The game combines a darkly humorous narrative and deep RPG elements to create a unique experience. We recently had the chance to chat with Obsidian Entertainment’s Co-Game Director Leonard Boyarsky about the game’s narrative focus, how some of the endings play out, and the ultra-hardcore Supernova mode.

Xbox Wire: How much dialogue was written for The Outer Worlds?

Leonard Boyarsky: I don’t know how much was written (which would include iteration, cut content, etc.), but we have approximately 420,000 words of dialog, including player lines, and approximately 600,000 words total.

Xbox Wire: How do the dialogue trees work in The Outer Worlds compared to your other titles?

Boyarsky: Obsidian has been using the same dialog tool for quite a long time, so I’m not sure there’s much difference in the overall creation of the dialogs. On TOW, though, we tried to get away from using question node hubs in order to get a more conversational feel.

Xbox Wire: How often will players be able to use the gift of gab to get around situations that might lead to combat?

Boyarsky: Players can get through the main story arc pretty effectively using their dialog skills, and there’s a good bit of side content that they can talk their way through as well. We’ve also included passive dialog combat skills for those instances when they do happen to find themselves fighting for their lives, and a disguise system that allows high dialog skill players to talk their way through some specifically combat-related ‘restricted areas’.

Xbox Wire: Have you discussed how many endings The Outer Worlds will have?

Boyarsky: There are two main endings players can play through, but, depending on their skills, there are several approaches they can take within those two endings.  And this isn’t counting all the different permutations of end slides players can get, which we have not calculated. Let’s just say there’s a lot.

Xbox Wire: Are those endings dependent on choices you make with dialogue?

Boyarsky: All the endings (including the slides) are dependent on both dialog and gameplay choices the player made throughout the whole game, not just their dialog choices.

Xbox Wire: So, what’s the deal with Supernova Mode?

Boyarsky: Supernova is the hardest difficulty in the game and offers the ultimate challenge for The Outer Worlds.

Xbox Wire: What sort of gameplay challenges will players face when they play Supernova Mode?

Boyarsky: There’s a bunch:

• Enemies have more health and do more damage
• Players must eat, drink and sleep
• Companions can die permanently
• Crippled limbs can only be healed through resting
• Weapons and armor work very poorly at zero durability
• Players can only fast travel to, sleep, and save games inside their ship

Xbox Wire: How does Supernova Mode impact the approach to combat situations?

Boyarsky: Since enemies do more damage and are harder to kill, the player must make sure their equipment (and their companions) are first rate. Use of special attacks at the right time is crucial, and since companions can die, the player needs to watch their health as closely as his own. Perks that let the player heal them with the medical inhaler are very important to take.

Xbox Wire: How did you decide to create Supernova Mode?

Boyarsky: We wanted something hard than Hard and that was reminiscent of Hardcore Mode in Fallout: New Vegas and Ironman Mode in Temple of Elemental Evil. This mode makes replaying the game even more challenging. It’s designed for hardcore players and players who have played through the game multiple times and/or found difficult not challenging enough.

Thanks to Obsidian Entertainment’s Leonard Boyarsky for taking the time out of his busy launch schedule to chat with us. The Outer Worlds is now available now physically and digitally for Xbox One and available for download on Windows 10 PC in the Microsoft Store. If you’ve got Xbox Game Pass for Console and PC (or are ready to subscribe), The Outer Worlds is available for download now!

We know you’re busy and might miss out on all the exciting things we’re talking about on Xbox Wire every week. If you’ve got a few minutes, we can help remedy that. We’ve pared down the past week’s news into one easy-to-digest article for all things Xbox! Or, if you’d rather watch than read, you can feast your eyes on our weekly video show above. Be sure to come back every Friday to find out what’s happening This Week on Xbox!

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October 2019 Xbox Game Bar Update Enables FPS Counter and Achievement Tracking
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Windows 10 PC Added to the Bleeding Edge Tech Alpha
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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare is Now Available on Xbox One
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The Outer Worlds is Now Available for Xbox One, Windows 10, and in Xbox Game Pass
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Expanding the Designed for Xbox Ecosystem to Mobile Gaming
As Kareem Choudhry shared last month, our vision for Project xCloud is to empower gamers to play the games they want, with the people they want, anywhere they want. We’re building this technology so gamers can decide when and how they play. While the technology… Read more

Star Trek Online: Entering the Mushroom-Powered Network of Space
The Mycelial Network has been an integral part of the new stories unfolding in “Star Trek: Discovery,” first serving as a gateway to instantaneous travel across vast distances in space. As the crew of U.S.S. Discovery continued their journey, they learned more about… Read more

Black Friday Just Came Early: Save up to $100 off Xbox One Consoles
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10 Multiplayer Tips Every Operator Should Know for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare
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Face Your Fears in Anthem’s Season of Skulls
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Choose Your Faction in Worbital, Available Now on Xbox One
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The DeLorean 2650 is Available Now in Grip: Combat Racing
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Five Tips for Building the Perfect Fish Zoo in Megaquarium on Xbox One
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Fear Evolved Event Returns to Ark: Survival Evolved for Halloween
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Pixel Gladiator Comes to Xbox One Today
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The world of Anthem is filled with dangers – both known and unknown – lurking in every shadowed corner and around every bend. So when a mysterious fog creeps through the jungle and strange sounds are heard in the distance, you’d expect the residents of Bastion to cower behind the tall, protective walls of Fort Tarsis. Instead, they rise up and face the darkness – and a select few don their javelin exo-suits to fly straight into its path. Will you join their ranks? If so, read on and discover what awaits you in the new Season of Skulls!

What is the Season of Skulls?

This themed, season-long event gives players a chance to face unique challenges and claim awesome rewards. Fort Tarsis will be decorated with the massive skulls of some of Bastion’s most fearsome beasts and lit with huge celebratory bonfires. What else can you find within the fort’s walls? Spend a little time exploring and you may uncover some intriguing secrets about the season!

Risks and Rewards

When you’re ready to suit up and head out into the misty jungle, you can choose to take on tough arenas or mysterious Anomalies to gain points, the season’s Crystal in-game currency, and a variety of rewards. To start your adventure choose either the “Season of Skulls” option on the Game Modes menu to begin a timed arena run or “Freeplay” (if it’s been unlocked) to face faction-themed (Arcanist, Freelancer, or Sentinel) Anomalies.

Arenas require a good strategy to truly master, especially if you want to maximize your score. Higher scores mean a place on global leaderboards – where you can show off to your fellow Freelancers – and more Crystals to spend on War Chests and other items at the seasonal store (Herschel’s Hut).

Arenas are also subject to Inversions, modifiers applied by the game every week that change how you play. One week your weapons could do twice as much damage, or picking up ammo might increase your shields. Inversions are meant to change the way you play, rewarding different gameplay styles, but they won’t ultimately impact your score.

Anomalies will give you a chance to unlock tough “boss” events that will change weekly and offer up some of the best rewards. Completing weekly and seasonal challenges will let you get your hands on this season’s brand-new armor packs and vinyls. And increased Legendary drop rates combined with the opportunity to purchase a Legendary-only War Chest means more opportunities to secure the gear you really want.

How to Begin

While there aren’t any level requirements for playing the Season of Skulls content, you will need to complete the “Incursion” story to gain access to the “Echoes of Reality” level and unlock “Freeplay” (the mode where you can freely roam through the world of Anthem). After that, you’ll be ready to join in the adventure (and rewards) of this challenging new season. So suit up and join the fight, Freelancer!

Anthem is now available on Xbox One via the Microsoft Store. Click here for purchase details.

The Outer Worlds, the latest game from renowned RPG developer (and recent addition to the Xbox family) Obsidian Entertainment, has been one of our most highly anticipated games of 2019, so we’re excited to share that it is now available for Xbox One and Windows 10 PC. You can download the game on its own in the Microsoft Store or via Xbox Game Pass for Console and PC. The Outer Worlds is a single-player RPG that combines a darkly funny narrative with deep RPG elements and exciting combat to bring a new and unique universe to life.

We’ve taken a look at The Outer Worlds a couple of times here on Xbox Wire. I encourage you to check out our E3 preview and in-depth hands-on feature for details, but here’s the gist: You play as a galactic colonist who is awoken from a decades-long cryosleep after your ship was lost in space. You’ll spend your time gallivanting around the universe, making a name (good, bad, or somewhere in between) for yourself on a variety of unique, vibrant planets on which you’ll meet a bevy of memorable characters.

The choices you make in The Outer Worlds truly affects the way the game plays out, and you’ll be forced to make some tough ones as you navigate your way through this strange new universe. Sometimes, you’ll be able to talk your way through tough situations. Other times, you can sneak in and out of them. Or, if you’re not the sneaking or speaking type, you’ll be able to use one of the game’s many unique weapons to get your way.

The Outer Worlds is an exciting new entry in one of our favorite genres and we think RPG fans are going to love it. It’s available now physically and digitally for Xbox One and available for download on Windows 10 PC in the Microsoft Store. If you’ve got Xbox Game Pass for Console and PC (or are ready to subscribe), The Outer Worlds is available for download now!

Hey Alpha ring users! Today’s Xbox Insider Release Notes highlight the latest fixes, known issues, and features coming to your console. Starting at 2:00 p.m. PT today, users will receive the latest 1911 Xbox One system update (build: 19H1_RELEASE_XBOX_DEV_1911\18363.8099.191021-1917). Keep reading for more details.

System Update Details:

• OS version released: 19H1_RELEASE_XBOX_DEV_1911\18363.8099.191021-1917
• Available: 2:00 p.m. PT – October 23, 2019
• Mandatory: 3:00 a.m. PT – October 24, 2019

New Features:

Simplified Settings

We’ve got a brand new face lift for your Xbox One console’s Settings with simplified categories and subcategories. Xbox heard your feedback, and we’re working to make Settings easy to navigate and manage, to control your device and account, as needed. Explore the latest update and take control of how you play!

Fixes for Alpha

We’ve heard your feedback, and we’re happy to announce the following fixes have been implemented for this 1911 build:

Controller

• A new version of controller firmware (4.8.1923.0) is available for certain controller models.  Users may be prompted to update the controller automatically when it is connected to the console. You can also go to Settings>Devices & streaming> Accessories with the controller connected, then select the ellipsis button to see if a firmware update is available.

• • Changes in this firmware include:
    • Reliability improvements for wireless connectivity on console
    • Improvements to Bluetooth pairing
    • Xbox Button behavior changes over Bluetooth on Android
    • Bluetooth reliability fixes

System

• Various updates to properly reflect local languages across the console.

Known Issues for Alpha

We understand some issues have been listed in previous Xbox Insider Release Notes. These issues aren’t being ignored, but it will take Xbox engineers more time to find a solution. We appreciate your patience at this time!

Audio

• Users who have Dolby Atmos enabled and console display settings set to 120hz with 36 bits per pixel (12-bit) are experiencing loss of Dolby Atmos audio in some situations.
  • Workaround: Disable 120hz or set Video Fidelity to 30 bits per pixel (10-bit) or lower.

Home (Experiment)

• Some users may see a different Store icon on the dashboard than what normally appears.
• Some users may see their content blocks reset randomly during the experiment.

Store

• Some users are reporting issues making in-game purchases in Fortnite. If you are encountering this behavior please submit feedback from the console.

Dolby Access

• Users are unable to complete the setup for Dolby Atmos in the app and the app is not recognizing Dolby Atmos headphones.
  • Note: This is an issue with the Dolby Access app and the app developers are aware and investigating.

Profile Color

• Sometimes users may encounter the incorrect Profile color when powering on the console.

Are you not seeing your issue listed above? Make sure to use Report a problem to keep us informed of your issue. We may not be able to respond to everyone, but the data we’ll gather is crucial to finding a resolution.

Learn more about feedback and how each ring is differentiated in the following links:

For more information regarding the Xbox Insider Program follow us on Twitter and join the community subreddit for support and updates. Keep an eye on future Xbox Insider Release Notes for more information regarding your Xbox One Update Preview ring!

The DMC DeLorean is one of the most iconic cars ever made. Since its creation, there really hasn’t been anything else like it. Those immediately recognizable rear lights, the gull-wing doors, the retro yet futuristic look, the sleek windshield leading to an edgy front end…

It’s a sharp, timeless bullet of a car.

Taking this iconic car with such a famous design and turning it into one that fit into the chaotic and futuristic Grip: Combat Racing world was a bit of a challenge. We had to give it huge wheels without looking stupid. We had to bolster it with armor and bring it into the 27^th century. We had to design a completely new other side that not only looked cool and unique, but fit well with the “top” side.

We also had to give it wings.

One interesting aspect of Grip’s vehicles is that their designs need to compliment axles for wheels as well as wings/thrusters that allow them to turn into anti-gravity ships. Rollers and Airblades, is what we call them. Two very different vehicle types dumped into one race. The DeLorean was no different – it needed to look great with both wheels and wings. You be the judge:

The first thing we did was center the vehicle in its huge tires and then bulk the car up with armor. You can see paneling on the hood, the windows (which are no longer glass), the bumpers, the roof, and pretty much every inch of surface on the car.

Then we had to find a place for the jet thrusters, while keeping the iconic rear of the car intact. We blasted some holes and stuck in some pipes to give the rear an even more powerful and rugged.

Next was the underside, which was a completely new addition to a DeLorean and required something that was a departure from the top, but still fit the overall themes well. What we came up with was something almost like a functional undercarriage.

Last were the wings, which were admittedly one of the hardest parts to do, as a car with wings can easily turn out a hideous monstrosity. As it turned out, the car doesn’t look ugly at all, and actually looks pretty damn awesome.

The DeLorean 2650 was a massively enjoyable but tricky endeavor. More design thought went into this car than probably any choice of three other cars from Grip’s roster. The results are a meticulous inception of what we thought an absolutely decked out, futuristic, armored up, jet powered, big wheeled or slick winged DeLorean would look like.  e know people are going to love it as much as we do.

Grip: Combat Racing is available now for Xbox One on the Microsoft Store. It’s also included with Xbox Game Pass. Click here for additional product information.

The DeLorean 2650 is available now for Grip: Combat Racing in the Microsoft Store. Click here for purchase details.

Halloween is almost upon us, which means Borderlands 3’s first free seasonal content update is nigh!

Today we’re excited to announce that Bloody Harvest goes live on Xbox One on Thursday, October 24 and will remain live through December 5, giving you plenty of time to experience all the spooky new challenges and collect all the sweet thematically-appropriate loot.

But just how spooky are those challenges? And exactly how sweet is the loot? Fair questions! Check out the trailer above for a quick taste of what’s in store, then continue reading to learn more about how this event will work.

Did you watch it!? Dope, right? Now that you’re sufficiently hyped about the new boss battle, seasonal skins, unique Legendary weapon, and all of that, let’s dig into the details.

From Vault Hunter to Ghost Hunter

First of all, please note that all Borderlands 3 players can download and enjoy all the Bloody Harvest content at no additional cost. Yuuup. Free! However, you will need to reach your ship – Sanctuary III – at the end of the campaign’s prologue before you can pursue the newly added content.

Once you’ve made it off Pandora and spoken with Maurice – your new scaly Saurian pal who’s taken up residence aboard Sanctuary III – you’ll start to encounter Haunted enemies around the galaxy. Wipe out these Haunted enemies and you’ll earn Hecktoplasm that can be presented to Maurice. Submit enough Hecktoplasm and you’ll be granted entry into the Bloody Harvest map.

Beware, though: coming into contact with the Ghosts that rise from the bodies of slain Haunted enemies will induce the new Terror debuff, which haunts the player and diminishes your gun handling, spread, and accuracy. And once you actually reach the event map, things only grow more treacherous…

Scary Stuff and How to Kill It

So, what untold terrors await you ask? How about rivers of blood filled with Ratch? Or maybe some undead Maliwan soldiers who crawl out of graves? Why not a giant boss who’s, like, 90% glowing skull? Bloody Harvest features all that and more – but the good news is, those brave enough to conquer these horrors will be rewarded in kind.

Bloody Harvest’s new unique rewards include all of the following: Legendary weapons, Vault Hunter skins, a weapon skin, a weapon trinket, an echo device skin, a grenade mod, and a shield mod. There is also new Anointed Gear! Basically, if you want to be decked out head to toe in the spookiest gear around, Bloody Harvest can make that happen.

Naturally, there are a few additional surprises in store, but we’ll let you discover those on your own. For now, just remember to install the latest version of Borderlands 3 after the patch containing Bloody Harvest goes live by or before 3 p.m. PDT on Thursday, October 24.

If you can’t wait until Thursday, consider heading over to borderlands.com to learn more about our ongoing Borderlands Anniversary Celebration, which marks the 10-year anniversary of the franchise with weekly in-game bonuses for Borderlands 3 through the month of October (and a little bit of November).

We’re planning more free content updates for the coming months and we’re always listening to feedback from our community, so stayed tuned for more great things from Gearbox and 2K soon. Until then, happy Halloween, Vault Hunter!

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Seven years ago, Paradox Interactive redefined grand strategy, emergent storytelling, and alternate history in one incredible game: Crusader Kings II. Today, seven years of expansions, surprises, and amazing stories later, we announced a worthy heir to the throne at PDXCON 2019: Crusader Kings III is coming in 2020. We can’t wait to share a new generation of grand strategy with players everywhere, and we have even more good news: if you’re on Xbox Game Pass for PC (Beta) it’ll be included in your subscription.

Crusader Kings III is the sequel to an all-time favorite title from Paradox Development Studio, offering players a realm of medieval conquest, intrigue, and high drama. If you’re new to Crusader Kings, you’re about to discover a world where you can live out your own medieval saga as the leader (and the heirs of that leader) of a grand dynasty. You can determine your own fate — conquer your way across Europe, establish your rule over matters of religion, culture, or simply ensure that your rivals meet with a series of “coincidental” misfortunes. If you’re a long-time veteran of our series, then I think you will be both satisfied and surprised with what we have in store for you in this true, worthy sequel.

It’s an exciting honor to have finally revealed the project we’ve been working on, live on stage at PDXCON 2019 in Berlin, no less! What’s more, we were joined on stage by our friends at Microsoft to reveal that we’re sharing this new journey with PC players worldwide through Xbox Game Pass for PC (Beta). Crusader Kings III will be available day one with Xbox Game Pass! If you’ve ever wanted to give our unique brand of grand strategy a try, there’s never been a better opportunity.

Making a sequel that Crusader Kings fans will be satisfied with has been quite a journey. Over the years, CK2 has had several expansions with more content than I can possibly list here. From its humble beginning, we’ve seen the game explode in popularity and take on new challenges, conquering new territories just like an in-game dynasty! Our players have shared countless stories of the treachery, drama, and heartbreak they’ve experienced within Crusader Kings over the years, and with an all-new generation waiting in the wings, I can’t wait to hear about the guile, cunning, and strategy our fans (new and old alike) will attempt. Maybe some of them will even succeed, if they can outsmart the ambitious threats from other kingdoms and from their own councils.

We’re going to have a lot more to share about Crusader Kings III in the coming months, so stay tuned to Xbox Wire and look for us on Xbox Game Pass for PC (Beta) in 2020!